100 Artists For DJ Hero 2, See Who Will Be In The Game
07/16/2010
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Activision have announced that DJ Hero 2 spins together tracks from over 100 of the biggest artists from around the world who have combined U.S. full albums sales alone in excess of 375 million** creating an all-new, unparalleled music experience. Featuring the hottest hits from artists such as Lady Gaga, B.o.B., Pitbull, Deadmau5, Iyaz, David Guetta, and Rihanna and classic anthems from legendary artists including Eminem, Daft Punk, Dr. Dre, The Chemical Brothers, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and LL Cool J, the DJ Hero 2 soundtrack mixes the perfect blend of pop, dance and hip hop music. "With DJ Hero 2, we wanted to create the ultimate party experience of 2010, and that meant not only revamping and adding social and multiplayer game modes, including full microphone support, and all-new levels of creative freedom, but also mixing and mashing hits from over 100 of the biggest and most popular artists on the planet," said Dan Neil, Music Director, FreeStyleGames. "We can't wait to drop details on which of these artists' hottest tracks, as well as how we've mixed them together exclusively for the game, later this year." "With the success of DJ Hero and overwhelming response to its soundtrack, we are excited to be working even more closely with our label partners, including Interscope Geffen A&M, on DJ Hero 2 to hand-pick the best music from the most recognizable artists in the world," said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs, Activision. "We're excited to bring the hottest hits from our biggest artists to DJ Hero 2 including Eminem, Lady Gaga, Soulja Boy, 50 Cent, M.I.A., Timbaland, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and many more," said Steve Berman, Vice Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M. "The blockbuster lineup of music we've contributed, when mixed by world renowned DJs exclusively for the game, will help deliver one of the best soundtracks in all of entertainment." With the highly skilled DJ's and music producers at FreeStyleGames joined by Deadmau5, David Guetta and a crew of world renowned mixologists dropping the beats, everyone will have a chance to experience the following artists' music in an all-new way: 2Pac 50 Cent Adamski Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force Armand Van Helden A-Trak B.o.B. Basement Jaxx BlakRoc Bobby Womack Bruno Mars Busta Rhymes Calvin Harris Chamillionaire Chic Chris Willis Clinton Sparks Colby O'Donis Daft Punk Damian Marley David Guetta Deadmau5 Deee-Lite Dillinja Diplo Dizzee Rascal DJ Shadow Donna Summer Dr. Dre Drake Edwin Starr Eminem Estelle Flo Rida Gorillaz Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five Harold Faltermeyer House Of Pain Iyaz Jackson 5 Janet Jackson Justice Kanye West Kaskade Kelis Keri Hilson Kid Cudi Kool & The Gang Lady Gaga Lil Jon Lil Wayne LL Cool J M.I.A. M|A|R|R|S Major Lazer Malcolm McLaren Mase Melle Mel & Duke Bootee Metallica Missy Elliott Mos Def MSTRKRFT N.O.R.E. Nas Nate Dogg Naughty By Nature Nelly New Boyz New Order Newcleus Nightcrawlers Orbital Pharoahe Monch Pirate Soundsystem Pitbull Puff Daddy Pussycat Dolls Rihanna Robin S. RZA Salt N Pepa Sam Cooke Sam Sparro Sean Paul Skibadee Sneaky Sound System Snoop Dogg Snow Soulja Boy Tell Em Sparfunk & D-Code Static Major Stevie Wonder Talib Kweli The Chemical Brothers The Crystal Method The Egg The Notorious B.I.G. The Prodigy Tiλsto Tiga Timbaland Tweet Walter Murphy Warren G Wayne Smith Will.I.Am Yeah Yeah Yeahs Young Jeezy
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